How to Play Spotify through TeamSpeak [Ultimate Guide]

Part 1. How to Play Spotify on TeamSpeak via TeamSpeak Music Bot

To play Spotify through TeamSpeak, the most popular and easiest way is to use a music bot. Unlike routing audio from your own PC, it is a separate TeamSpeak client and can help stream audio from a music source like Spotify, etc. It shows up in the channel as a separate user, often under names like MusicBot or Jukebox, and can be operated using straightforward chat commands. This method is the top choice for users who want continuous, high-quality music without the hassle of a complex personal setup.

By the way, there are two main types of TeamSpeak music bot to consider: rented commercial bots and self-hosted bots.

Self-Hosted Solutions: For the technically inclined, a free, open-source bot, like SinusBot, is an excellent choice. This requires setting up the bot on a dedicated home server or a VPS. The primary benefit is that it is free to use and you can take complete control over the bot, including its features and audio sources. A self-hosted bot can be configured to stream from Spotify, YouTube, or even a personal music library. The learning curve is higher, but the result is a powerful, customizable solution with no recurring costs.

Rented Commercial Hosting Services: For a simpler, plug-and-play experience, you can rent a bot from a service like TS3MusicBot, ZAP-Hosting, etc. These providers handle all the backend setup and server maintenance. You need to pay a monthly fee, and in return, you get a user-friendly web interface to manage your playlists and music, adjust volume, and your friends can control the bot for playback using simple chat commands. This option is ideal for those who prioritize convenience over customization.

Now, let's see how to play Spotify through TeamSpeak via TeamSpeak music bot. You can pay for a music bot or get the latest version of the self-hosted bot to make it according to your needs.

For Rented Commercial Hosting Services:

Step 1. Visit TS3MusicBot.net or ZAP-Hosting and compare their pricing plans and features.

Step 2. Choose a service and a plan you like and complete the purchase. Then you will receive login details for a web control panel.

Step 3. Next, log in and navigate to the bot's settings page, enter your TeamSpeak server's IP address and the password (if applicable). Also, you can set a nickname for the bot.

Step 4. Once the bot is connected to your channel, you can begin adding music. In the web panel, click on the Add Song or Playlist option. Then paste the copied URL of a Spotify song or playlist into the provided field. The bot will automatically process the link and add the songs to its queue. You can then use the on-screen buttons to control Spotify music playback for your entire channel.

For Self-Hosted Solutions:

Here we will take SinusBot as an example to show you how to connect Spotify to TeamSpeak.

Step 1. SinusBot requires a Linux-based server, like Ubuntu or Debian with a TeamSpeak 3 client installed. Before starting, please log in to your server via SSH and ensure all packages are up to date. Also, you will need to install a set of dependencies for SinusBot to function correctly via command, such as: sudo apt-get install -y x11vnc xvfb libxcursor1 ca-certificates bzip2 libnss3 libegl1-mesa x11-xkb-utils libasound2 libglib2.0-0 libgl1 libnspr4 libfontconfig1 libxi6 libxcursor1 libxcomposite1 libasound2 libxtst6

Step 2. Now, you can download the latest version of SinusBot. First, create a new user and directory for SinusBot to run in for security purposes: sudo useradd -m -s /bin/false sinusbot, then change to that user: su -s /bin/bash sinusbot, change to the new directory: cd /home/sinusbot, and then download and extract the files: curl https://www.sinusbot.com/dl/sinusbot.current.tar.bz2 | tar xjf -

Step 3. To make SinusBot connect to your TeamSpeak server, you need to install a compatible client in its own directory. The installation guide will specify the exact version you need to download.

Step 4. Once you have the TeamSpeak client executable, you will run it to accept the license agreement. The installer will prompt you to press q and then type yes.

Step 5. Once installed, start SinusBot. It will generate a default configuration file and prompt you to set an admin password. After this initial setup, access the web interface from your browser by navigating to http://[your-server-ip]:8087. Then you can connect the bot to your TeamSpeak server by entering your server details.

After that, you're ready to start to play Spotify on TeamSpeak.

Pros:

1. Easy to use;

2. High-quality audio streaming;

3. Your computer doesn't need to be on all the time

Cons:

1. The commercial services can be pricy;

2. The self-hosted solution can be technically challenging

View also: How to Play Spotify on Discord

Part 2. How to Play Spotify through TeamSpeak via Virtual Audio Cable

If you don't want to pay for a TeamSpeak music bot, you can try the method in this part. It is to use Virtual Audio Cable (VAC), which is the most popular and free solution. It is a piece of software that creates a virtual audio device on your computer. It acts as a wire, routing the audio from Spotify or other applications and treating it as a microphone input for TeamSpeak or another application. By the way, this method requires you to have two instances of TeamSpeak running at the same time: one for your voice chat and one for the music.

Now, let's check the detailed steps below.

Step 1. Download and install the VB-Cable Virtual Audio Device installer from the official website on your computer. Then follow the installation steps to finish the process. After installation, please restart your computer to make sure that the new audio device is recognized properly.

Step 2. On your computer, right-click the speaker icon in the bottom menu bar to go to the sound settings. Go to the Playback section to set your normal speakers or headphones as the default device. Then go to the Recording section, set Cable Output as your default device. In this case, all audio from your computer will be routed through the virtual cable.

Step 3. Go to TeamSpeak Settings > Identities. Then hit Add to create a new one and give it a name like MusicBot, etc.

Step 4. Next, go to Tools > Options > Capture. Then click the + icon and name it like MusicBot Profile to create a new capture profile.

Step 5. Then choose Cable Output (VB-Audio Virtual Cable) under the Capture Device section.

Step 6. Now, change the Voice Activation to Continuous Transmission to make sure that the music never stops playing.

Step 7. Navigate to Bookmarks > Manage Bookmarks. Then add a new bookmark and name it.

Step 8. Select the MusicBot identity you created before under the Identity section.

Step 9. Right-click the TeamSpeak shortcut on your desktop and choose Properties.

Step 10. In the Target section, add -nosingleinstance to the end of the line.

Step 11. Now, you can open two TeamSpeak clients from the same shortcut. Then connect with your normal identity first, open a second client and connect with your new 'MusicBot' identity.

Step 12. At last, open Spotify, play a song, and your friends will hear the music from your new bot.

Pros: Free and take full control of the audio playback

Cons:

1. A little bit difficult for users to setup;

2. Your computer need to be on and running both Spotify and TeamSpeak

Part 3. How to Play Spotify through TeamSpeak via Soundboard Plugin

If you don't want a complex setup and want to play specific songs you like, then you can use Soundboard plugin. It is an add-on for your TeamSpeak client and lets you play audio files from your computer directly. Note that you need to download your Spotify music to your computer in advance.

However, you can't add Spotify music to TeamSpeak directly even if you have downloaded them. It is due to Spotify's DRM protection that limits you from using Spotify music on other platforms. In this case, you can download Spotify songs offline via a third-party tool and listen via TeamSpeak locally.

Just use the AudFree Spotify Music Converter, where you can easily convert Spotify songs to MP3 for offline listening. AudFree SpoDable is an all-in-one music downloader and converter for Spotify music, helping you remove Spotify DRM and Spotify ads and store the songs on the local computer. The running speed is more than 13X speed on both Mac and Windows computers.

Section 1. How to Download Spotify Music for TeamSpeak as Local Audio Files

Here are the steps on how to convert Spotify music for TeamSpeak via AudFree Spotify Music Converter software. It is a straightforward process, and you don't have to do anything additional.

Step 1Install and register for AudFree SpoDable

You can install AudFree Spotify Music Converter whether you have Windows or Mac computer. Then open it by double-clicking its shortcut on the desktop. Later, you will get the built-in Spotify web player on its main screen. Please log in to your Spotify account to access the music library.

Step 2Import Spotify songs to AudFree SpoDable

Now, find any Spotify music you like to play on TeamSpeak. Then tap on it, press the + icon at the right side and then hit the Add to list button to import Spotify music files to AudFree tool.

Step 3Customize the output format as you want for Spotify TeamSpeak

Output format means in which format you prefer to download the music. Click the menu icon, go to the Preferences option to open a new window. Then choose the Conversion tab and now you are free to choose your favorite audio format among MP3, FLAC, WAV, M4B and so on. By the way, you can adjust output bit rate, sample rate, etc. for Spotify music.

Step 4Get ready to download and convert Spotify music for TeamSpeak

After the general settings from your side, you are all set. Click on the Convert button and start the downloading process. AudFree Spotify Music Converter will automatically download Spotify music to computer. After that, go to the Converted section to check the downloaded Spotify music tracks. Now, you can freely enjoy offline Spotify music.

Section 2. How to Add and Play Spotify Music on TeamSpeak via Soundboard Plugin

Step 1. Download and install a Soundboard Plugin such as the TS3 Soundboard Plugin on your computer. Just download the .ts3_plugin file and run it.

Step 2. Once the plugin is installed, then go to the TeamSpeak client's Plugins or Addons > Soundboard > Show Soundboard.

Step 3. Right-click on any of the empty buttons in the new window and choose Set sound. Then locate and add the downloaded local Spotify music files on your computer.

Step 4. At last, click the button you created to play Spotify songs on TeamSpeak.

Pros:

1. Easy to set up and use;

2. Perfect for playing specific songs or clips

Cons:

1. Less suitable for streaming entire playlists;

2. Need to download audio files in advance

Part 4. Compare Methods to Play Spotify through TeamSpeak

So, what are the differences among the three ways to play Spotify on TeamSpeak? Here you are.

Features	Via TeamSpeak Music Bot	Via Virtual Audio Cable	Via Soundboard Plugin
Price	Paid (for commercial services); Free (for self-hosted bot)	Free	Free
Ease of Setup	Easy (for commercial services); Hard (for self-hosted bot)	Medium	Easy
Audio Quality	High	Depends on your PC's audio setup	Depends on your local audio files' quality
Control	High (Control via web interface or chat commands)	High	Limited (local files)
Benefits	Easy and full control	Free and full control playback	Easy to use and best for playing songs on demand
Drawbacks	Commercial services are expensive; self-hosted solutions are challenging	Setup is tricky; your computer and TeamSpeak app need to be running all the time	Can't play music online; doesn't support continuous streaming

Part 5. FAQs about Spotify TeamSpeak

Q1: How Can I Stream Spotify Music to My TeamSpeak Server?

A: You can use a TeamSpeak music bot like TS3MusicBot or route Spotify music via a virtual audio cable.

Q2: What Is the Best Way to Play Spotify on TeamSpeak 3?

A: The best way is to use a commercial music bot for ease of use or a virtual audio cable for free use.

Q3: Can I Play Spotify Music on TeamSpeak for Free?

A: Yes, you can use a virtual audio cable or a self-hosted bot to play Spotify through TeamSpeak for free.

Q4: Which Music Bot Is Best for TeamSpeak and Spotify?

A: For commercial use, TS3MusicBot is a popular option. For self-hosting, SinusBot is the most widely used bot.

Q5: What Are the Chat Commands to Control Spotify Playback via a TeamSpeak Music Bot?

A: You can use !play to start a song, !queue to see the playlist, !skip, !pause, and !volume to control Spotify music playback on TeamSpeak.

Q6: Why Does TeamSpeak Interrupt My Spotify Audio?

A: When someone is speaking, TeamSpeak's settings can automatically duck or lower the volume of other applications. So, you can go to the TeamSpeak settings to adjust it.

Q7: Why Is My Spotify Music Playing with My Voice on TeamSpeak?

A: This happens in the Virtual Audio Cable method. You need to use two different TeamSpeak identities and connection profiles: one for your mic and one for the music source. Also, check the audio settings on your computer to make sure that the Spotify music is being routed only to the virtual cable, not to your main mic.

Part 6. In Conclusion

This guide is all about how to play Spotify through TeamSpeak 3 in three methods, and you might have understood every step. Just pick up the method you like to start to connect Spotify to TeamSpeak for streaming music.